LAC 7:V.1125. Sweet Pepper Maturity Regulation

A. In addition to the regulations stipulated in §1103, the following regulation is prescribed governing the marketing and/or sale of sweet peppers in Louisiana. 1. Sweet peppers placed on the market that are not mature and firm causes a demoralization of the market in that immature peppers will not insure a proper completion of the ripening process. 2. All lots of sweet peppers offered for sale or shipment must meet the standard requirements of the U.S. Number 1 Grade as to maturity and firmness. Immature means that the seeds are not fully developed and that the pepper has not reached the stage of maturity which will insure a proper completion of ripening process. Firm means that the pepper is not soft, shriveled, limp, or pliable.